Thread: RPM's to high?

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I like to rpm a small block, keeps them healthy. Beautiful car. Is that the same rear tire as in the photoraph? They aren't tall at all, you could go up in tire size. If you have big block with some torque and taller tires than what is in the pic then i'd be thinking serious about regearing, get it to cruize at about 1800, 2K tops. If small block i'd let it go.

Originally Posted by 1gary

Any temp issues running it at 2500??. I am just thinking what drew your attention to the rpm??. At 2500,with the right cam,you just cracking into the bottom of the power curve. That's a good thing.

Originally Posted by 1bad32

I took mine out on the freeways this past weekend and it was cruising at 65mph @ about 2500 rpm and I have 4:11 gears.

Originally Posted by IC2

Mike - that's about right. Mine - 3.25 gears, no OD, 29.1" tall Dunlop tires, corrected speedometer, at 65 is right at 22-2300RPM

Originally Posted by ojh

I like to rpm a small block, keeps them healthy. Beautiful car. Is that the same rear tire as in the photoraph? They aren't tall at all, you could go up in tire size. If you have big block with some torque and taller tires than what is in the pic then i'd be thinking serious about regearing, get it to cruize at about 1800, 2K tops. If small block i'd let it go.

WOW, Thanks for all the input and compliments!

No, no temp issues and no concerns, just doing the ol' "compared to" routine I guess.
Yes, the tires are the same front and rear and I had planned to raise the rear tire size after more "shakedown runs".

Again, thanks for all the input!